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Federal Statute
Protection and Penalties
The 4-H Name and Emblem are protected under federal statute
(Title 18, U.S.C. 707) which states:
Whoever, with intent to defraud, wears or displays the sign or emblem
of the 4-H clubs, consisting of a green four-leaf clover with stem,
and the letter H in white or gold on each leaflet, or any insignia in
colorable imitation thereof, for the purpose of inducing the belief
that he is a member of, associated with, or an agent or representative
for the 4-H clubs; or |
Whoever, whether an individual, partnership, corporation or
association, other than the 4-H clubs and those duly authorized by
them, the representatives of the United States Department of
Agriculture, the land-grant colleges, and persons authorized by
the Secretary of Agriculture, uses, within the United States, such
emblem or any sign, insignia, or symbol in colorable imitation
thereof, or the words "4-H Club" or "4-H Clubs" or any combination
of these or other words or characters in colorable imitation
thereof--
Shall be fined not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000
for groups, or imprisoned not more than six months, or both. |
Download Official 4-H Emblem Graphics
Please
remember that the emblem is protected, so it is inappropriate to change
the shape, color, or look of the emblem or to use it as web page
wallpaper.
The official
4-H Emblem is available for download in green and black in three graphic
file formats: tif, jpg and gif. A gif with transparent background has
now been added to the black and color versions. These files have been
packaged in a compressed ZIP file that requires you to have software to
uncompress the file, such as PKZip or WinZip.
Scalable
vector (.eps) black and color emblem graphics are
available on request.
You must be
authorized to use the 4-H name and emblem to legally use it. Chartered
4-H clubs and groups are authorized to use the name and emblem. Visit
the name and emblem
Regulations page if you are not familiar with the federal
regulations and graphic standards for use of the emblem. See the
Application for Use page to apply for legal use of the 4-H name and
emblem.
Compressed
ZIP file (PC or Mac): Follow your compression software instructions to
extract the files. The files will be extracted to the path that you
indicate. Please remember that the emblem is protected under federal
statute, so it is inappropriate to change the shape, color, or look of
the emblem.
Download
files:
Color - For print (PMS 347)
Color - For electronic media (RGB specs.)
Black
Outline
Application for Authorization to use the 4-H Name & Emblem:
Application forms
to request Authorization to use the 4-H Name and Emblem for multi-state
or national purposes (PDF file). Because USDA mail is irradiated for
security, it is recommended that you use Fax or delivery services as
appropriate to send application forms and samples.
Contact
to submit applications or to request further information:
Chuck Graves
National Program Leader, Families, 4-H and Nutrition
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
United States Department of Agriculture
cgraves@csrees.usda.gov
Surface Mail:
1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Stop 2225
Washington, DC 20250-2225
Delivery Address (FedEx,
UPS, etc.):
Waterfront Centre
800 9th St., S.W., Room 4401
Washington, DC 20024
By Fax: 202-720-9366
Contact for more
information:
Chuck Graves, National Program Leader
cgraves@csrees.usda.gov
Phone: 202-401-7843
Tax
Exempt Status of 4-H Organizations
http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/library/fs_tax_4-05-06.pdf
Authorized to use the 4-H Name and Emblem
http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/library/4-Hguidelines-v4-26-04.pdf
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